Can you feel it?

I did and so did he! Well I suppose I have been feeling it for a while- but I didn't know it and wouldn't have even guessed it.

I felt the baby move last night!!! So did my hubby!!! In my mind I thought that first feeling would be much like the Jackson Five video where they are sprinkling magic dust on the world and everybody's feeling it! But it was more like "wait ...what the ...was that ...babe! come here quick!" Now that I recognize the feeling, I feel like I'm feeling it all the time. Granted it hasn't been long but I am still excited nonetheless. I was surprised that hubby was able to feel it. It was very light but it was there. My initial thought was that I can't wait until the baby gets stronger but now I'm thinking the stronger the baby gets the more my organs take a hit. So, I'll enjoy this right now... another milestone reached :)

To-do: make a to-do list

I'm a list person. I work better off to-do lists. When I see what needs to be done, I remain focused and for the most part stay on track. Plus there is this great feeling of accomplishment once everything is crossed off.

To combat my slackerness I'm making a to do list. First up- Register for childbirth classes. I'm a newbie at this so I need all of the info I can get. Don't get me wrong I appreciate the seasoned mom advice, but I have a feeling that these people are leaving out the important stuff. So I'm we're going. I am taking the hubby along with me.

Number 2: Get a clue about maternity leave. I have heard so many stories and nothing concrete (hearsay is becoming a common theme here :/)

Number 3: I suppose we should register for some baby stuff. I find this to be a bit overwhelming as well. It looks like it may get easier with the 'Baby Bargains' book so we will see. I am assuming with the number of baby showers coming up in my family (first one is next weekend!) I have some time for this but people keep asking me so I am guessing they are trying to budget?

Number 4: Get some new living arrangements. Yes, we want to move; yes, I am 21 weeks; No, I will only be carrying pillows.

Number 5: babymoon? While I think this term is a marketing ploy (but what isn't?!) and people have been taking antepartum vacations for years without a babymoon package- I like the concept. I would love for me and my husband to getaway for a while and enjoying being a family of two. I have no clue where we would go but I am not fond of leaving the country right now in my current condition.

So much to do- so little time. We'll see how much of this gets crossed off before September 8. It's likely to grow before it gets finished.

What Am I?

Here's a Tuesday puzzle for ya!

I start with the letter "e" and end with the letter "e". I usually contain one letter, but I am not the letter "e".

What am I?

Weekend Wrap-Up

Another great weekend, gone too soon :(

Friday night hubby took me to my very first professional baseball game!!! I was so excited (even though I don't think I looked like it when we got there {hubby was insulted}... I was starving!) I've never been to the "old" Yankee stadium, but the new one is so exciting. There are tv's every where so no matter where you are in the stadium- your not missing anything (unless of course you're on the toilet). We sat behind third base although I'm sure no matter where we sat- it would have been good seats to me. We ate before we got into the stadium because as we all know stadium priced food ain't no joke! However we did cave and buy a $5 bottle of water, soda, and hubby had a beer. Although the Yankees lost- I had a blast, even when it started raining...

Saturday I got to sleep in although I definitely shouldn't have. I just realized I failed to mention that last Saturday my hubby's car broke and we were down to one car all week. That was all corrected Saturday afternoon and $1,800 bucks later (sheesh!) Later that night hubby went to hang out with the guys and I hung out with my fam.

Sunday was exciting (although we were embarrassingly late to church) because a few of the youth who was confirmed last month finished up their confirmation by being baptized by immersion. I always find this to be really interesting because that is how the first baptism took place and I find it interesting how they youth respect that and choose to follow.  That afternoon we went to hubby's friends, son's 10 birthday party and had a blast. Of course everyone had to depart all early to get ready for school and work but hubby made up for it when he took me by Dairy Queen on the way home :)

This weekend, I'm looking forward to Mother's Day! We are going to have lunch with hubby's mom (which is always fun) and then dinner with my mom and family. Don't worry mom- I got you a gift!

P.S. I can't believe it's May already! I feel like just the other day- we found out we were expecting and now I'm nearly 5 months! Time is going by way too fast!

P.P.S I added an Easter picture to my Easter post. It's only one because I was so busy hosting I forgot to take pictures!

Finishing up: Days 26 - 30

Your week in great detail

It's very boring. So let me tell you about my Easter Weekend instead.

It all started Wednesday afternoon...yes!!! At my office, we gave one of my co-workers her farewell send off. I find these things very exciting because that means someone in moving on to possibly do bigger and maybe even better things. Although she isn't going to be employed right away due to her husband's job transfer-they were leaving for a cruise that weekend and we all know how I feel about vacations! Wednesday evening was spent hugging the couch... which has become one of my favorite past times.

Thursday was spent doing absolutely nothing. Well almost nothing. I did do some household cleaning and Easter prep- my favorite part was catching up on TV shows, ate way too much junk food, and spent some time with the hubby. Thursday evening I went to Church for our annual Maudy Thursday service. This year we did a Tenebrae service which is done in the dark to represent the solemness of the upcoming events.

Friday morning bright and early I had my monthly OB appointment. Before my appointment we stopped at McDonald's for breakfast- I have a ton of McDonald's coupons and who can resist hot cakes for only a dollar!!! The cashier noticed my bump right away and deemed I was having a boy because I was "carrying low" and insisted that I call her once I have the baby to let her know if she was right. This may have been my first pregnancy comment from a complete stranger! Sure people who "know me" have noticed my bump as recently as the beginning of April but I am finally showing enough so that I look pregnant and not chubby to someone who doesn't normally know my frame.

Everything checked out OK at the doctor (well sort of) but more about that later. After leaving the doctor, Hubby and I went to BuyBuyBaby to survey strollers, car seats, and cribs. It seemed as though he was actually into it and not only did he have an opinion about baby products but he also picked out a daddy diaper bag! The cutest part was while he was sifting through thousands of bags, a little 18 month old baby girl thought he was amusing and started laughing at him. He had apparently opened a bag and dropped everything out of it and she clearly though he is getting way in over his head!

Friday afternoon was spent back at church for our annual Fish Fry. I am not Catholic- but we still spend a lot of time at church during holy week. In fact, We had a Wednesday night Lenten Service but it sort of slipped my mind because a four-day weekend was taking up space there. After we ate and socialized (or fellowshipped as the church folks would say) I think we went home. Late that evening, I was complaining of not doing anything so I texted my parents to see what they were doing and lo' and behold they went out to eat. So I made a plea of bored desperation and they bought us dessert over! Gotta love the 'rents!

Saturday was spent cleaning the house... thoroughly. I mean top to bottom, floor to ceiling, inside and out. My hubby even painted the front hallway. The 'rents stopped by (again) to help out a little but couldn't stay long because they had Easter dinner cooking to do. They of course didn't come over empty handed they bought us lunch and my brother came to help too! However to top off the day, my husband's car broke down on the way to pick up his dry cleaning :( So now we are down to one car this week.

Sunday must've been one of the best days of the whole weekend. It was so gorgeous outside! and boy was I glad because my Easter dress didn't have sleeves. During service my parents announced my brother's graduation! I always feel like a proud parent whenever he has some big accomplishment. I CAN.NOT.WAIT until his graduation day! 17 more days left!!! I took the day off work and everything :) I am having a hard time finding a foam finger though, but my husband has an air horn so that makes up for it! Sunday dinner was hosted by my husband and I this year!!! This is really big and I'll tell you why. My dad has 2 sisters and between the two of them they have two kids (well they are grown but you get my point). My mom has one sister and she has two kids of her own. So that's a minimum of 12 people who comes together once a month and have dinner of some sort. This has been very important to us since my grandparents died. My mom's parents died in October then December of 2005 (to this day I think my grandpa simply missed his wife and needed to be with her). My dad's mom died in August of 2006 and his dad died in May of 2001. For 17 years of my life both sets of my grandparents have been very active in my life and we get together to be together every month to show them we will remain together. So yeah- I was happy to host a family dinner on Resurrection Sunday. We had a good time as usual... way too much food and even more laughs. We had so much fun that my brother and cousin's didn't leave until 2 am. I was in bed (of course) so I was having fun with them in spirit.

The salad bar in my dining room... ignore the cake carrier ( i didn't have a separate table for desserts)

Your worst habit

Overall- not having enough confidence in myself. Just early I stood at my boss' office door then talked myself out of walking in and talking about a promotion. My husband tires until he is blue in the face but somehow I am so good at doubting myself and can talk myself out of doing something I think I could sell salt to a slug.

Right now- picking my nose. Yes, I know it's gross but pregnancy boogers are nothing to play with. Don't worry, I wash my hands after every pick and keep tons of tissue with me.

Well, that was awkward...

What's in my handbag/purse

Seeing as how I carry this huge laptop bag as my regular purse...everything except the kitchen sink! As look in my duffel right now, there's hand sanitizer (booger picking warning), Vaseline (I have really dry lips right now too), a few pens, and McDonald's coupon's ( I will be getting a quarter pound after work, lol!). There's also a Victoria's Secret coupon, Macy's gift card, and a small clutch that contains a mirror, lip gloss, a tide-to-go pen, store rewards cards, and eye drops... and that just one compartment. In the middle compartment is where I keep my laptop (that's currently on my desk) but right it's holding papers to start a baby registry, my church newsletter, my pay check (I'm switching direct deposit accounts), and hospital childbirth and parenting education class registration forms (must fax those in!). In the last compartment is my wallet, water bottle, keys to million different things, an empty container left over from lunch, and my brand spanking new baby bargains book.

Hopes, Dreams, and Plans for the next 365 days

Wow, this could take a while. I think my main goals include moving into a more suitable place for our new family, getting baby here safely and focusing on juggling wifehood and motherhood. I worry that I won't get it right. Even with the support of friends and family- it's still worrisome. How am I going to juggle being a wife, mother, daughter, sister, Elder, AND employee?? It gets overwhelming just thinking about it. I know, I know, one day at a time.

A motto or philosophy

I have so many. What I try to refer to the most (I think) is Professional, Poised, and Perfectly put together. As long I can remain those three things in any situation- I tend to be okay. That however does not stop me from freaking out before hand.

Is complete! (and on time)